How to watch NBA games on Christmas Day

It’s Christmas Eve! We’re less than 24 hours away from a terrific slate of NBA games.

The NBA is known for bringing holiday cheer with tremendous matchups on Christmas Day. This year is no different, with young stars like Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg playing in Thursday’s contests, as well as superstars like Stephen Curry, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and many more.

Here’s everything to know for the NBA on Christmas Day 2025.

How to watch the NBA on Christmas 2025

Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks

• Time: Noon ET
• Where: Madison Square Garden (New York)
• TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
• Stream: Disney+, Fubo

San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder

• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Where: Chase Center (San Francisco)
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers

• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets

• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Ball Arena (Denver)
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Stream: Fubo

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